Much more than a simple visit: a five-sense experience
We went to the Frantoio Rosso Ipogeo in Martina Franca as a family, thinking we would just take a simple tour of the oil mill with an oil tasting. In reality, we found ourselves living a five-sense experience, in the true sense of the word.
Giuseppe, the owner, is a truly special person, a real artist, capable of conveying all his passion. He told us the history of the oil mill and how, with great care and dedication, he brought this wonderful place back to life, restoring it and taking us back in time.
The tasting was very pleasant: in addition to the oils, we tasted various typical local products, discovering authentic flavors and aromas of Puglia.
But the real surprise, and the icing on the cake, came at the end: Giuseppe sat down at his grand piano and gave us some splendid performances. A completely unexpected, exciting moment that is truly difficult to describe in words.
We went in thinking we were visiting an oil mill and we came out with an experience, an emotion, and a beautiful memory.
Compliments to Giuseppe for having transformed a place rich in history into something so unique and special. Absolutely recommended!
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I5959WXerikd
October 29, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Disappointed
Very, very small. Guided tour with headphones in 10 minutes. There were some nice pictures and a person. A good picture of how things used to go.
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Lea_L
October 25, 2025 · via Viator
Fascinating
So much more than we expected! We appreciated the owner's hard work and research to restore this underground oil mill into a museum. We especially enjoyed his passion for sharing the history with others. The olive oil tasting experience was educational and so delicious!
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DJBirchy
October 7, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great passion
Great little tour and olive oil tasting at the end. The owner has great passion for olive oil and the making of it. If we were staying longer we would have gone to one of the evenings music events. Nice small tour size.
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Samby7377
August 16, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
An important legacy
A beautiful way to bring back to life an old underground crusher. Let yourself be transported by the words of Giuseppe and Samantha in a hidden world that smells of truth and sacrifice and the final tasting teaches us to understand and recognize the different characteristics of 'oil. An immersive experience not to be missed. Thank you. It was a pleasure.
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I2511QRmartinp
April 1, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Unfortunately no German speaking guide
The tour was booked in German, the guide speaks only English. and Italian. He was trying very hard but unfortunately not what we had booked
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alexgW8061QX
December 28, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Don't miss it!
Beautiful experience 🤩
A true discovery in search of our roots of a generous and ingenious Puglia. We appreciated the fantastic restoration work of Giuseppe, a true visionary and his historical research to bring to light the rich and exciting past of this underground oil mill. And after the story, we enjoyed tasting local oils...Thank you for your dedication. Don’t miss it! 🤩 Rosanna & co
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francescon946
December 21, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
a sensory journey between history and taste
The history of this hidden gem is very fascinating and oil tasting is the icing on the cake of a unique and immersive experience. Whether you are passionate about gastronomy or just curious, I recommend visiting the place
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armandosD6632SI
December 21, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Breathtaking experience!
splendid place where you can fully perceive the beauty of oil production, thanks above all to a very prepared guide.
is a place that can also be transformed into an event room hosting artists or organizing some party... what can I say, super approved!
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Quest61618874626
December 21, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Not to be missed
The attention to detail, the attention to explanations by the owners and the overwhelming atmosphere are what makes Frantoio Rosso Ipogeo unique!